RICHARD HUGMAN is a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Social Science at the University of Lancaster, UK.

'This is a fascinating book which will be of interest to everyone who has devoted thought to the nature of professional intervention in health care'. - Jennifer Creek, British Journal of Occupational Therapy

• Professions, Caring and the State - Dimensions of Power - Hierarchy and Professions - The Struggle for Professionalism - Our Clients, Our Selves - Racism in Caring Professions - Gender in Caring Professions - Power in Focus

RICHARD HUGMAN is a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Social Science at the University of Lancaster, UK.

'This is a fascinating book which will be of interest to everyone who has devoted thought to the nature of professional intervention in health care'. - Jennifer Creek, British Journal of Occupational Therapy

• Professions, Caring and the State - Dimensions of Power - Hierarchy and Professions - The Struggle for Professionalism - Our Clients, Our Selves - Racism in Caring Professions - Gender in Caring Professions - Power in Focus

RICHARD HUGMAN is a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Social Science at the University of Lancaster, UK.

'This is a fascinating book which will be of interest to everyone who has devoted thought to the nature of professional intervention in health care'. - Jennifer Creek, British Journal of Occupational Therapy

• Professions, Caring and the State - Dimensions of Power - Hierarchy and Professions - The Struggle for Professionalism - Our Clients, Our Selves - Racism in Caring Professions - Gender in Caring Professions - Power in Focus